Willis school district receives Entergy check

WILLIS - Willis Independent School District officials plan to make more improvements in the future as part of the Entergy Texas Schools Conserving Resources Program.

During Wednesday’s board meeting, WISD received a check for $8,497.50 through SCORE for renovations at Lynn Lucas Middle School. WISD trustees approved earmarking the funds for future energy management savings through the maintenance department.

“They calculate how much energy it will save you and cut you a check before you see the savings,” Ken Wilder, WISD assistant superintendent of support services and construction, said about the SCORE Program. “You actually get a cash rebate plus all the money you will save over the years.”

The funds received will be used for low-energy lighting improvements in one of the district’s gyms. The location will be decided later, according to district documents.

“We understand there are some things under way and we look forward to presenting you another check,” said Renee Stone Powers, Entergy customer service manager.

This is the second year WISD received a check through the SCORE Program. Last year, the funds received were for going “above and beyond” the building code when constructing Meador Elementary, Wilder said.

“We’re just so glad to have this money and that the board is allowing us to reinvest it,” Wilder said. “Hopefully, we’ll get a rebate next year.”

Purchases: Trustees approved $130,000 in furniture purchases and $43,629.47 in technology purchases for the Willis High School addition. Funds will come from bond funds.

New position: Trustees approved an assistant principal position for Parmley Elementary to replace the administrative intern position that serves the Roark campus.